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Before I treat myself to a well earned rest I wanted to thank everyone who reads my weird little blog, has bought something from me online or in person, who has even just got in touch to say they love my prawns! I started 2017 thinking I'd commit to fewer markets and focus more on… Continue reading Merry Christmas, everyone!

Hi, my name's Victoria and I love, I mean really LOVE, Christmas. So it will come as no surprise that I've been getting ready for the festive season sometime since July. Although this is not uncommon among makers and craft types (you've got to plan ahead, therefore are always thinking 3 months ahead) I love… Continue reading Trying to suppress festive urges

This post is all about the amazing http://www.justacard.org campaign. This organisation is all about creating awareness around independen artists and makers, and showing the public how even a small, seemingly insignificant purchase such as a greetings card can make all the difference to us small businesses. I love doing markets and face to face events… Continue reading Just a card can make all the difference

I was lucky enough to be featured on the Starlig Bank's monthly blog feature 'The Side Hustle'. The blog chats to and showcases the hard work and amazing talent of all the grafters and hustlers who are following their dreams part-time, while their full time job pays the rent. I'm sure I can't speak for… Continue reading Ooh another blog!

If you've been following me on Instagram or Twitter you will know that since the Spring I've been taking part in The 100 Day Project. This is a huge online project where whoever is involved creates their own hashtag and commits to posting a related photo for 100 consecutive days. I chose "#100daysofanimalillustration" (original, I… Continue reading Instagram Giveaway

Another business milestone completed - this year I started sending out quarterly newsletters with updates and news from VictoriaDraws, and I've really enjoyed it! I try and add lots of images (as I know I get a bit dazed with lots of text), links to latest social media posts and of course any special offers… Continue reading Email newsletters

I've updated my events page to show upcoming markets - as you'll see organisers have started planning their Christmas markets! There are some other events I'm waiting to hear back from so I'll update Events when I hear back. I'm finding that as a maker/seller you're always working a few months ahead of the next… Continue reading Market dates and Christmas thoughts

If you've seen my current business cards you may get the idea that I'm not great at decision making seeing as I couldn't settle on one image for these, and you'd be absolutely right. A while ago I took the plunge and designed what I felt was a suitably sophisticated whale logo that I started… Continue reading Re-re-branding

Those of you who follow my Instagram or twitter feeds know that I've been (really badly) taking part in the 100 day project. My aim is to paint and post a new animal watercolour illustration every day for 100 days. I admit, my commitment has been a bit patchy when real life has crept in,… Continue reading Giveaway!!! Illustrations 51-60